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Will a rejected dtv soft power application affect my ability to enter Thailand on a tourist visa?
Visa TypesTourist VisaThai ImmigrationDTV Soft PowerVisa Application RejectionSwedish Citizens in Thailand
Jan 15, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERJust got my dtv soft power application rejected in Hanoi after 3 days.
My question is
Ive been in Thailand for 3 months recent time, but for 2026 ive only been in the Kingdom for 10 days.
Will it be any problem for me to return now on tourist visa after my application was rejected?
Iam an swedish citizen!
Thank you for all help.
My question is
Ive been in Thailand for 3 months recent time, but for 2026 ive only been in the Kingdom for 10 days.
Will it be any problem for me to return now on tourist visa after my application was rejected?
Iam an swedish citizen!
Thank you for all help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster's dtv soft power application was rejected after a brief three-day process, prompting concerns about the implications for returning to Thailand on a tourist visa. They noted having spent three months in Thailand recently but only ten days in the Kingdom in 2026. Responses suggest that immigration decisions can vary and depend on various factors, but generally, a rejected visa application should not prevent entry on a tourist visa, especially considering the brief stay in 2026.
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Kaewpiglet ******
I’m confused
1. You apply soft power Muaythai or any activities?
2. Recent time can you explain you stay in Thailand for 3 months (visit visa just 60 days)
1. You apply soft power Muaythai or any activities?
2. Recent time can you explain you stay in Thailand for 3 months (visit visa just 60 days)
Brett ******
Quit blaming this guy. Ridiculous that they reject applications with no reasoning.
Luit *****************
@Brett *****
It is normal for visa applications that you will not get a reason for rejection.You can only guess, and there is not always a clear reason.
When the employee has only the feeling you should not get a visa, that just is enough.
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Robert *******
Just based on recent time and 10 days in 2026 there is no way to predict the decision of an Immigration Officer who has all the information about entries and exits, passport and visa or visa exempt entries for at least the last 20 years on his screen.
Immigration does not have access to Embassy files to see who is denied a visa and the reason, so you are not going to be denied entry based on your denied visa application.
Immigration does not have access to Embassy files to see who is denied a visa and the reason, so you are not going to be denied entry based on your denied visa application.
John *********
What does the official email say from the Embassy, Denied or Rejected?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
rejected, only rejected, no reason, no explanationJohn *********
Anonymous participant you never get a reason, I think soft options are not going through so easily 3-6 months, the question is, what are applicants doing for the remaining 4.5 yrs?
Try workcation option if it’s applicable ?
Try workcation option if it’s applicable ?
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
thanks for the answer!!Reply to
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for all the answers but i didnt get any answers on the real question..
Alex *******
Anonymous participant Will you be denied entry ONLY because you application was denied? NO - most likely it will not even show is his database.
The immigration officer will look at your passport and see how long you spent in Thailand last 1yr, how many times you came in and left, visa extensions. If you are stressed pay 3500 and get a safe entry service.
The immigration officer will look at your passport and see how long you spent in Thailand last 1yr, how many times you came in and left, visa extensions. If you are stressed pay 3500 and get a safe entry service.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alex ******
where can i do that? Pay to have a safe entry? Thanks for the answer!!Alexander ***********
Anonymous participant
Can do for 3000
Can do for 3000
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alexander **********
where?Alex *******
search for SWD Thai Visa Service. I think the service is cheaper if you arrive at BKK, not DMK. Where did you see 6 months of bank statements? The DTV website says 3 months when I upload the forms.
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DTV_Be*******
What course did you sign up for? How long?
Jari **********
Denied..because you was in Thailand during process?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jari *********
no, i was in Hanoi when i applied and iam still in Hanoi ..Reply to
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Tapan ********
Did you apply yourself or through an agency?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tapan *******
by myselfReply to
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James ********
Can you explain why you were DENIED?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
they didnt give any reasons , i just got a mail that my application was rejectedJames ********
Anonymous participant REJECTED OR DENIED ?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
REJECTEDJames ********
Anonymous participant I have asked John Stanner to look at the PM sent to him...
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James ********
Something is happening with Hanoi... let's see if others say
James ********
Two that I have seen were REJECTED... NOT DENIED
James ********
There have been in recent days...several posted reports of Hanoi rejecting the DTV visa application.
James ********
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DTV_Be*******
@James *******
it is rejected versus canceled - incorrect datapoints is usually canceledJames ********
Thank you for your helpful reply ✅...I was searching for a reason, and you are correct with the terminology. I was the reverse.
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Stephan ******
It's supposed to reset... But...
Andrew *********
@Stephan *****
Tod and yhe Thsi visa crew reported its not being reset at the airport only by land.Greg ********
@Stephan *****
Who is the source of this "Reset" I saw one handmade poster from an immigration office down in the islands. The rest of the "Reset" posts and info were not from official sources. A recent Youtube video from Thai lawyers suggests it does not reset and they gave examples.Stephan ******
@Greg *******
hence the but...Greg ********
@Stephan *****
Yeah - I think we will see how it plays out. A couple of anecdotes are not enough and especially when they are from someone selling visa services. I was always suspicious that the slate would be wiped clean at midnight 31st De4cember but this is thailand so you never know.Reply to
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DTV_Be*******
Only the IO can tell you that. There have only been 15 days in 2026, so clearly you couldn’t be here more than that
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